Patient's question:
Patient's gender: FemalePatient's age: 10 months
This morning, suddenly the baby's hands and feet were extended, hands clenched into fists, jaw clenched tightly, and white foam in the mouth. It lasted for 1 minute, then the baby cried for a short while and fell asleep. After waking up from the nap, there were no other adverse reactions, and the baby could play normally.
Last night, when preparing to feed with breast milk, the baby also had difficulty sleeping. Currently, the baby eats various porridges during the day. Similar episodes occurred 3 times in the past month. The baby had a CT scan at the hospital, and everything was normal.
Previous treatment history and effectiveness: Everything was normal.
What kind of help is desired: Wants to know how to prevent such episodes from happening again.
Doctor's answer:
Considering the child's condition, there is a high possibility of epilepsy, and it cannot be delayed to actively and carefully examine and treat. It is recommended to undergo an electroencephalogram (EEG), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or CT scan to check. Medical advice: If it is epilepsy, active treatment is necessary, and early treatment cannot be delayed, as it may interfere with the child's growth and development. The above is the advice for the question "What is the reason for the muscle cramps in a 10-month-old baby," and it is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!